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We Are Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions to strengthen the SAP cybersecurity considerations of enterprise applications; including the design, built, test and deployment of SAP application Security Roles, SAP GRC Access and Process Control solutions, data protection through role based security, and ERP vulnerability management solutions that minimize the impact of internal and external manipulation of applications and protect sensitive data.
We are currently looking for professionals for our Platform Security practice with extensive experience in the following:
A Security and Risk professional developing and delivering solutions that protect SAP systems and data by establishing policies, practices, and tools that secure the ERP/SAP landscape. SAP Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions - including design and implementation of SAP Application role-based security, SAP GRC solutions, and SAP vulnerability management with compliance / audit experiences.
A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities: Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems. Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals. Uses considerable judgment to determine solutions and seeks guidance on complex problems. Primary upward interaction is with the direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture. Understand delivery methodologies and ability to execute. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with guidance. Manages small teams and/or work efforts at a client or within Accenture.
· Ability to oversee and step in to configure security and associated solutions in SAP S/4 focused on application security, SAP GRC, and SAP vulnerability management to meet unique client security requirements.
· Lead engagement or workstream planning and verify that deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives.
· Ability to step into a lead role such as take responsibility for small components of engagements or a workstream.
· Contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel
· Communicate expectations and provide direction to the client and engagement team.
· Actively plan engagements, align deliverable expectations, contribute to engagement planning and verify that deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives.
· Demonstrate knowledge an industry (e.g oil and gas) or technical specialty niche (e.g. BTP, SAP GRC process controls)
· Demonstrate experience 1) independently completing SAP S4 implemention complex security-related tasks (ex. An upgrade to S/4HANA); 2) making major contributions in assuring deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives and; 3) taking on tasks of increased complexity
· Ability to take a broad view of the position and take initiative to communicate, interact, and cooperate with others to verify all aspects of a task are addressed
· Ability to independently create written deliverables and participate in presentations
· Ability to recognize, qualify and communicate opportunities to sell "add-on" work
· Strong understanding of information security management principles, SAP application security implementation methodologies, SAP GRC Access or Process controls, and SAP vulnerability management.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/20/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $293,800 Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000 Colorado $94,400 to $253,800 District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300 Illinois $87,400 to $253,800 Maine $80,400 to $216,200 Maryland $94,400 to $253,800 Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300 Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800 New York $87,400 to $293,800 New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800 Virginia $87,400 to $270,300 Washington $100,500 to $270,300
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